Best Fiction in Translation of 2022

by María Gainza ; translated by Thomas Bunstead

Subtle, incandescent, and luminous—a true master’s work. Full review >

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by Eduardo Halfon ; translated by Lisa Dillman & Daniel Hahn

Another minimasterpiece by a master of the form. Full review >

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by Brenda Lozano ; translated by Heather Cleary

A fascinating immersion into a little-known world, written with tenderness and humanity. Full review >

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by Irene Solà ; translated by Mara Faye Lethem

A masterfully written, brilliantly conceived book that combines depth and breadth superbly. Full review >

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by Yoko Tawada ; translated by Margaret Mitsutani

Who decides what’s authentic? Tawada will tell you that’s in flux and always has been. Full review >

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by Olga Tokarczuk ; translated by Jennifer Croft

A massive achievement that will intrigue and baffle readers for years to come. Full review >

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by Juan Pablo Villalobos ; translated by Rosalind Harvey

Wrought with tenderness, wit, and a wonderful sense of absurdity, Villalobos’ latest novel is a triumph. Full review >

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by Hans von Trotha ; translated by Elisabeth Lauffer

A work that weaves art and history into a fascinating tale. Full review >

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